foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network required public distribution date 6 30 2000 my0029 malaysia solid wood products annual approved by bonnie borris us embassy kuala lumpur prepared raymond hoh highlights 1999 was a year of recovery for the timber industry production all four major recorded positive growth export earnings from sector rose 20 percent to 4 5 billion increase in imports softwood lumber and hardwood veneer more than offset decline outlook malaysian furniture interiors is bright with cut backs local log american suppliers must move aggressively penetrate market includes psd changes yes trade matrix my1 my table contents executive summary 1 section 18 tropical logs ps&d 26 27 import 28 29 importt 31 temperate 32
